Leadership and followership
The Open University | 24 hours of study, spread over 8 weeks
This course will guide you through different leadership styles, help you understand what makes a great leader, and tackle common leadership challenges. You will also explore the concept of followership from both the leader's and follower's perspectives and pinpoint the key skills you need to elevate your leadership abilities.
This course begins with a reflection on your leadership experience and an exploration of various leadership styles. As you progress, you will focus on essential leadership skills and strategies for their development, while also examining the dynamics of effective followership. You will address common leadership challenges, consider the evolving landscape of leadership, and formulate a personalized plan to enhance your leadership capabilities.
Leadership challenges in turbulent times
The Open University | 6 hours of study, spread over 8 weeks
In this short course, you will gain insights into how leadership adapts to the demands of turbulent environments. You will also explore the challenges that can impact leadership effectiveness and discover strategies to overcome them. We hope you find this OpenLearn course both engaging and rewarding.
Leading With Effective Communication (Inclusive Leadership Training)
edX courses | 4 weeks, 1-2 hours per week
What does it take to inspire others, promote a new idea, or navigate a difficult conversation? How can you establish yourself as a leader through inclusive communication? And how can you ensure that your intended message is the one being received? Join Catalyst experts in exploring the critical role communication plays in inclusive leadership.
We often struggle to communicate effectively, especially with those who differ from us. This course will guide you in adopting the inclusive leadership mindset—Empowerment, Accountability, Courage, and Humility—to enhance your communication skills. Through research and real-world examples, you will learn strategies for effective dialogue, debunk common communication myths, challenge assumptions, listen actively, express yourself authentically, and communicate across differences.
Resilient Leadership
Harvard university | 4 weeks
Discover how Shackleton and his crew survived a life-threatening crisis in Antarctica by emphasizing engagement, positivity, and teamwork. You will also gain leadership insights that you can apply to your own work.
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